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“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state

“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state

A new book details the trials and tribulations of on-the-ground engagement in the DPRK

“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 15, 2020
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
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Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable

Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 14, 2020
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2020
North Korea warns UK will “pay the price” for new human rights sanctions

North Korea warns UK will “pay the price” for new human rights sanctions

Foreign ministry condemns "puppet" British government for recent designation of DPRK security, police forces

North Korea warns UK will “pay the price” for new human rights sanctions
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 11, 2020
U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects
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U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects

American Friends Service Committee says work will help to address the "critical issue of food availability" in the DPRK

U.S. NGO wins sanctions exemption for North Korea agricultural projects
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2020
Missed diplomatic opportunity? South Korea’s unilateral North Korea sanctions

Missed diplomatic opportunity? South Korea’s unilateral North Korea sanctions

Seoul's "May 24" measures remain in place, despite Moon's efforts to improve ties

Missed diplomatic opportunity? South Korea’s unilateral North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 10, 2020
Amazon fined for processing orders linked to North Korea

Amazon fined for processing orders linked to North Korea

Online retailer will pay more than $130,000 for violating sanctions against DPRK, Iran, Cuba, Sudan, and Syria

Amazon fined for processing orders linked to North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 8, 2020
UK sanctions North Korean state security, police for human rights abuses

UK sanctions North Korean state security, police for human rights abuses

Britain slaps asset freezes on DPRK ministries of State Security and People’s Security in first post-Brexit sanctions

UK sanctions North Korean state security, police for human rights abuses
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 6, 2020
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30

North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2020